Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Glen Day

Glen Day

Jun 16, 2017

Mr. Glen Day passed away Friday, June 16, 2017, at Community Manor Nursing Home, Farmington, at the age of 82 years, 4 months & 4 days. Glen was born Feb. 12, 1935, in Pascola, MO., & was the son of Brown Ellis Day and Reba 'Miller' Day. Also preceding were: his wife, Patricia Jean 'Amundsen' Day (June 30, 2016), sister,...

Deborah Ann Beaver

Deborah Ann Beaver

Jun 15, 2017

Deborah Ann Beaver (Nichols) nee Smith, 49 of St. Louis, beautiful, loving, honest, free-spirited, departed our world surrounded by nature on June 15, 2017.

            Daughter of Larry Smith and Donna White; Stepdaughter of Bob White; Sister to David Smith. Forever remembered with love by her children, Heather Nichols, Damon Wileman, Trenten Wileman and Amanda Candela, and granddaughter Aliya Gonzalez.

Debbie...

Robert Edward Gamblin, Sr.

Robert Edward Gamblin, Sr.

Jun 14, 2017

Robert Edward Gamblin, Sr., 64, of Bonne Terre passed away June 14, 2017. He was born June 1, 1953 in St. Clair, IL. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an Airman. He was the former owner and operator of Gamblin & Son Tree Service and Small Engine Repair.

He was preceded in death by his...

Cleadis Skiles

Cleadis Skiles

Jun 10, 2017

Cleadis Skiles, 92, of Leadwood passed away June 10, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born October 3, 1924 in Leadwood, MO. to the late Joe Skiles and Lizzie (Crump) Skiles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Norma Ruth Skiles, a sister, Nellie Skiles; three brothers,...

Donald Pinkston

Donald Pinkston

Jun 8, 2017

Donald Paul Pinkston, 75, of Bonne Terre passed away June 8, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 2, 1942 in St. Louis to the late Clyde Arthur and Lucille (Smith) Pinkston. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Kawishiwi and USS Hassayampa. He was a lifetime member...

Rhonda Mae Roney

Rhonda Mae Roney

Jun 8, 2017

            Rhonda Mae Roney, 56, of Leadwood, passed away June 8, 2017 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born April 29, 1961, in Farmington, to the late Delmar Lee and Mayme Elizabeth (White) Rawlins. Rhonda worked in the Sherriff’s Department over 20 years and assisted with the Shop with a Cop Program. 

            She is survived by her husband,...

William Mahurin

William Mahurin

Jun 7, 2017

            Bill Mahurin, 67, of Desloge, passed away June 7, 2017 at NHC Nursing Center in Desloge. He was born September 28, 1949, in Bonne Terre, to the late William G. and Genevieve Cecilia (McCall) Mahurin. Bill served his country in the United States Army for 12 years. During this time, he received a National Defense service Medal, Purple Heart, Vietnam...

Phillip N. Larkin

Phillip N. Larkin

Jun 6, 2017

Phillip N. Larkin of Sunset Hills, MO, passed away at Delmar Gardens Skilled Nursing Facility on June 6, 2017 after a reoccurring battle with lung cancer. He was born June 5, 1940 in Centerville, MO to the late Wilbur and Nola (Hurt) Larkin.  He worked in the printing business for over 47 years.  Phil was preceded in death by his...

Larry M. Black

Larry M. Black

Jun 5, 2017

Larry Melvin Black, 72, passed away June 5, 2017 at his residence. He was born October 10, 1944 in Bonne Terre. He was a member of the Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church of Park Hills.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Casey and Wilma Irene (Ransom) Black; daughter, Nina Cain; brother, Donald Black; six sisters, Shirley Tinker, Barbara...

Roy Lee Marshall

Roy Lee Marshall

Jun 5, 2017

Roy Lee Marshall, 69, of Bonne Terre passed away June 5, 2017. He was born April 29, 1948 in Knob Lick to the late Everett and Lora (Moore) Marshall. Also preceding him in death was his brother, John Marshall.

Roy is survived by four siblings, Ann Marshall, Virgil Marshall, Sadie Bible and Betty Fults; niece, Sarah Sansoucie; dear friends, Melinda...

Larry Dale Mayberry

Larry Dale Mayberry

Jun 5, 2017

            Larry Mayberry, 23, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 5, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1993 in Farmington to James Mayberry and Peggy (Bowyer) Sieli. Larry attended the Bethel General Baptist Church and a member of the Friends In Action Club House.             

He was preceded in death by one sister, Tara Russell. Larry is survived...

Betty I. Crader

Betty I. Crader

Jun 1, 2017

Betty Irene Crader, 85, of Bonne Terre passed away June 1, 2017 at her home. She was born August 8, 1931 in Dardanelle, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Crader, the love of her life; infant daughter, Lisa Dawn Nelson; parents, James W. Parsons and Minnie Erle (Drury) Parsons; siblings, Modene Derrick, Junior Parsons, Clarence Parsons,...

Samantha Lachance

Samantha Lachance

Jun 1, 2017

Samantha “Sammi” LaChance, 26 of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at her home. She was born Friday, August 24, 1990 in Los Angeles, California to Stanley Rayfield and Tonya Carver. Samantha was raised by her Aunt and Uncle Mike and Betty Rayfield whom she loved dearly. Samantha had a loving heart and was always ready to help...

Nicholas Lee Cantu

Nicholas Lee Cantu

Jun 1, 2017

Nicholas Lee Cantu, 37, of Park Hills passed away June 1, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born July 13, 1979 in Farmington. Nick loved his wife, kids and fur baby, Daisy dearly. He enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, fishing and spending time at the river.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard...

Lois Skaggs

Lois Skaggs

May 27, 2017

            Lois Skaggs, 82, of Frankclay, passed away May 27, 2017 at her residence. She was born on April 1, 1935 in Promise Land, Arkansas to the late Charles and Lula (Gillam) Purcell. Lois was a member of the Gumbo First Church of God.

            In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dean Skaggs; three...

Glen Hargiss

Glen Hargiss

May 27, 2017

         Glen Hargiss, 75, of Park Hills passed away May 27, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis due to result of an automobile accident.  He was born on July 10, 1941 in Park Hills to the late Glenwood and Bernice (Gibson) Hargiss. Glen was also preceded in death by an infant brother; father and mother in law, Glenwood and...

Helen Mae Lukachick

Helen Mae Lukachick

May 26, 2017

     Helen Mae Lukachick, 93, of Farmington passed away May 26, 2017 at Country Meadows Nursing Home. She was born March 14, 1924 to the late Daniel Lee and Mary Rose (Ziebia) Lukachick. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Anne Lukachick, Mary Hager, Eva Bieser and Catherine Parker; one brother, Mike Lukachick Sr.

     Helen was an Esther High School...

Alice Adeline Allbright

Alice Adeline Allbright

May 25, 2017

Mrs. Alice Adeline 'Barklage' Allbright passed away Thursday morning, May 25, 2017, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 96 years, 4 months & 17 days. Alice was the daughter of William Barklage & Evangeline Regina 'LaBorne' Barklage. Also preceding-in-death was her husband, Arthur Louis Allbright (1997).

Alice was born January 8, 1921, in Concordia, MO., and...

Tina Lindsey

Tina Lindsey

May 25, 2017

            Tina Lindsey, 38, of Desloge, passed away May 25, 2017 at NHC in Desloge, as a result of an auto accident in 2013. She was born December 26, 1978, in Festus. Tina attended the Lively Stone Tabernacle Church in Desloge. 

            She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Hickson; paternal grandma, Beulah Hickson; maternal grandparents, Henry and Elva...

William Hodges

William Hodges

May 21, 2017

            Bill Hodges, 74, of Terre Du Lac, passed away May 21, 2017 at his residence. He was born

November 1, 1942, in St. Louis, to the late Hansford and Margerite (Brannam) Hodges. Bill served his country in the United States Army, and later was a member of Doe Run Pendleton Masonic Lodge #551, Ecmo Shriners and Sword of Bunker...